K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for any individual who attends school or a childcare program operated by a school. Below are the requirements for the indicated school year. Please carefully review the requirements. The usual number of doses required are listed; however there are exceptional circumstances that could alter the number of doses a child needs. If you have questions about your child's immunization status, contact your child's primary care provider or local health department.

Proof of receiving the required immunizations must be provided to the school prior to the student attending the first day of school.

Students entering 11th and 12th grade having received no previous dose of MenACWY: One dose is required for school entry and this completes the series. Those having received one previous dose of MenACWY, and it has been at least 8 weeks since the first dose: second dose is reguired and this completes the ser

Notes

• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is not required if child has had disease and disease is documented by physician signature.
  Without a physician signature, vaccine is still required even if you believe your child has had chickenpox disease.

• * Total doses needed depend on vaccine type and child's age when doses were administered

• ** Three doses are acceptable if the 3rd dose was given after 4 years of age and there are at least 6 months between the second and third doses.

- All students in grades 7-12 must have one dose of Tdap regardless of the interval since the last dose of DTaP or Td.

Additional ACIP RECOMMENDED Vaccines (Not Required for School Entry)

• Infiuenza (Flu): Annual vaccine recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.

• HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine:

  • 2 doses recommended at age 11 years See below:

  • 2 doses needed if series started at 11-14 years

  • 3 doses neaded If series started at 15 vears or older.